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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Live for Life
West Jordan, UT, United States
Full-time
  • Entry-Level Position* Now Hiring Full-Time Youth Mentors for our Salt Lake County Locations including our Residential Support in Murray, Utah.
  • Grave shifts are available.*

Qualification Requirements No Exceptions

  • Must be 20 years of age or older
  • Must be able to pass an FBI background check
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must have a current valid driver's license
  • Prior work experience in other behavioral health treatment settings with adolescents is a plus.

We are looking for passionate people who want to make a positive change in the lives of the youth of our communities. Through mentorship, guidance, and accountability, behavioral health technicians play a vital role in assisting our clients on a path to success, directly contributing to the positive future of these youth.

Live for Life's goal is to maximize and sustain successful outcomes, assisting in the youth's successful transition back home to their families and to their communities.

This Live for Life program provides treatment for male adolescents struggling with a variety of mental health disorders. In a residential setting, the clients receive individual, family, and group therapy, and psychiatric care, in addition to other structured rehabilitative interventions.

Job Description :

The primary function of this role is to provide supervision for our clients and to ensure their safety while building a rapport with them.

This includes providing assistance to each client in reaching their daily goals; conducting skill-building groups; providing individual support;

setting limits for behavior; creating documentation of the client's progress; and identifying and communicating the individual needs of the clients to the clinical team.

Additional Training Provided

First Aid

Food Handlers Permit

Positive Communication System (PCS)

Benefits Include : Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Self-Care

Medical Insurance with multiple plan options

Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral Program

Workplace food / coffee

Casual atmosphere and dress

Employee Recognition Program

Essential Duties :

Participates in recreational and activity groups

Mentors and assist clients with meeting treatment goals

Consistently review the physical environment to ensure safety

Monitors and records client's actions and behavior

Facilitate residential daily schedule, including participating in and providing support to the client, including but not limited to, activities such as chores, deep clean of designated space, meal service, laundry service, groups, activities, and events.

Provide transportation to clients for community outings and meetings in company vehicles in a safe and legal manner.

Enforces house rules pursuant to the policy

Ensure 100% supervision of clients

Practice compliance with all policies, record-keeping requirements, checklist assignments, assigned documentation, and any other assigned duties.

Reports signs of increased aggression, suicidal behavior, danger of elopement, etc., and takes necessary safety precautions

Maintain compliance with all required training and certifications

Other Skills and Competencies

Problem-Solving Skills

The ability to work as a team

Clear communication skills

Ability to learn and practice de-escalation techniques

Location : West Jordan, UT

West Jordan, UT

30+ days ago
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